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Global markets tense as Trump weighs Iran action
Markets remain on edge as Donald Trump considers military action against Iran, global trade diplomacy stalls, and mixed economic signals from the UK, Japan, and China challenge central banks’ next moves.
20 Jun 2025, 06:42
Fed holds rates but warns of tariff-driven inflation risks
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting but cautioned that rising tariffs may soon push inflation higher, complicating the outlook for rate cuts in 2025.
19 Jun 2025, 07:16
US Fed meeting: rates to hold steady, dot plot signals fewer cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week, but all eyes are on its updated forecasts and dot plot as geopolitical risks and soft inflation data cloud the outlook.
18 Jun 2025, 09:31
Yen steadies as BoJ maintains policy
The yen regained ground after the Bank of Japan reaffirmed its cautious stance, while G7 trade diplomacy produced mixed outcomes and geopolitical risks kept investors on alert.
17 Jun 2025, 07:49
Oil gains falter despite rising Middle East tensions
Crude oil opened the week higher after a fresh Iranian gas facility strike, but gains quickly faded as markets balanced geopolitical fears with global growth concerns.
16 Jun 2025, 07:53
Gold and oil lead in crisis
A sharp escalation in Middle East tensions following Israel's airstrikes on Iran rattled global markets, sending equities lower while oil and traditional safe-haven assets surged.
13 Jun 2025, 08:05
Trump presses ahead with unilateral tariff plan as July 9 deadline looms
President Trump plans to issue tariff notifications within two weeks, reviving fears of a global trade disruption as bilateral talks stall and investor unease rises.
12 Jun 2025, 07:15
Markets cautious as US-China trade truce lacks substance
A preliminary US-China agreement offers little detail, while Trump’s tariffs remain in force and rate cut expectations diminish, keeping markets on edge.
11 Jun 2025, 06:43
Why central banks are quietly fueling the global gold rally
A historic gold-buying spree by central banks is reshaping global reserves, signaling a broader shift away from the US dollar amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
4 Jun 2025, 10:51
OECD downgrades global growth amid renewed trade fears and market uncertainty
Equities decline on renewed trade fears, soft US data, and trimmed OECD forecasts as investors brace for more policy uncertainty.
3 Jun 2025, 11:05